Digital & Technology

How to Optimize Press Releases for Shareability

January 6th, 2014 by

PR News asked Taylor Cole, director of public relations and social media at Hotels.com, a few questions on how to write better, shareworthy press releases.

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Journalist Whisperer?

January 3rd, 2014 by

At PR News’ recent Media Relations Conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Amy Eisman of American University’s School of Communication and a founding editor of USA Today brought up the concept of the… Continued

6 Ways to Avoid Spam Filters With Your PR Messages

January 2nd, 2014 by

Try applying some of these spam-avoidance tips and see if your ratio of connections to missed connections improves.

Snapchat Hack Offers PR Crisis Lesson: Get Ahead of the Story

January 2nd, 2014 by

In yet another story of a cyber attack, PR professionals can gain valuable insight from how Snapchat initially responded to the situation.

The World Is Your (Social Media) Oyster

December 31st, 2013 by

For teenagers, Facebook is “dead and buried.” That’s the conclusion from one of the authors of the recently released Global Social Media Impact Study, which showed that teens are abandoning Facebook for rivals such as Snapchat and Whatsapp. But when it comes to adults, Facebook is alive and well.

New Year’s Resolutions for the PR-Minded

December 31st, 2013 by

The good thing about New Year’s resolutions is that no one is really listening closely to what you are resolving to do.  But resolutions do crystallize our goals and make the month of January, at… Continued

Redesigns of Time Inc. Websites May Hold Lessons on Sponsored Content

December 30th, 2013 by

Early next year, Time Inc. is expected to unveil redesigned websites for its major titles Fortune, Time and Sports Illustrated.

Google Crushes SEO Hack, Makes Rap Genius ‘Unsearchable’

December 27th, 2013 by

Google took enforcement of its SEO standards to extreme lengths Thursday after learning of suspect SEO practices used by popular lyrics website Rap Genius.

Strike a Balance Between Personal and Promotional on Twitter

December 26th, 2013 by

Users want to connect with real people on social media. The best Twitter authors engage audiences with a mix of practicality, promotion and diversion.

Strategic Thinking Leads Choice of Social Tools for Boeing’s Gary Wicks

December 24th, 2013 by

The surest way to stay connected in 2014 is through social media. But how do you stay connected in a constantly evolving media landscape?